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Danford Murray Byrens Jr.

Danford Murray Byrens Jr.

Aug 27, 2023

Danford Murray Byrens Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 27 at the home of his daughter Sue who lovingly cared for both Dan and his wife, Emily, for nearly two years. Dan was born on November 13, 1932 in Buffalo, New York, to his parents, Gladys Evelyn Wade Byrens and Danford Murray Byrens, Sr.

His was...

Michael Joseph Bagi

Michael Joseph Bagi

Aug 27, 2023

Michael Joseph Bagi, age 45, of Coldwater, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023.

Michael was born in Marshall, Michigan, on August 15, 1978, to Joanne (Chene) Bagi and the late Donald Wayne Bagi. He attended Marshall High School. He was an avid New England Patriot and Detroit Tigers fan and loved watching football on Sunday...

Wanda Lee (Pratt)  Robinson-Goble

Wanda Lee (Pratt) Robinson-Goble

Aug 27, 2023

Wanda "Mom Mom" Lee Robinson-Goble, 83, of Albion, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Henry Ford Allegiance in Jackson, Michigan.

She was born on April 19, 1940 to Girvin and Myrtle (Sloan) Pratt in Pine Top, Kentucky.

In 1957, Wanda married Bill Robinson and they had three children. Bill preceded her in death...

Kathleen "Kathy" (Stafford)  Jarvis

Kathleen "Kathy" (Stafford) Jarvis

Aug 22, 2023

Kathleen “Kathy” (Stafford) Jarvis, 88, of Battle Creek, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Kathy was born on November 7, 1934 to Fred Stafford and Essie (Gibson) McPherson in Hellier, Kentucky. She worked at the old McGraw Edison plant in Albion and then went to work at Cellasto Plastic Corporation in Marshall....

Sherry Lynn (Smith)  Dailey

Sherry Lynn (Smith) Dailey

Aug 22, 2023

Sherry Dailey, 69, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. She was surrounded by the love of her children, family, and friends for the last few months. Sherry was born to Kenneth and Esther (Harris) Smith. She attended and graduated from Harper Creek High School Class of 1972.

Sherry then went on to...

Michael J. Olma

Michael J. Olma

Aug 20, 2023

Michael J. “Mike” Olma, 69, of Albion, died as a result of an accident while mowing his lawn at his home on Sunday, August 20, 2023.

Mike was born on August 4, 1954, in Coldwater to Irene (Fenner) Olma and John Charles Olma. Irene was widowed prior to Mike’s birth when Mike’s father John died as the...

Maleah "Mia" Margaret Goss

Maleah "Mia" Margaret Goss

Aug 19, 2023

Maleah "Mia" Margaret Goss, 45, of Marshall, Michigan passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital.

She was born on August 17, 1978 to Kevin and Deborah "Debi" (Meyers) Goss in Battle Creek, Michigan. She graduated from Battle Creek Lakeview High School and then went onto Western Michigan University, graduating with her bachelor’s...

Vicki Lynn (Russell)  Jewett

Vicki Lynn (Russell) Jewett

Aug 19, 2023

Vicki Lynn (Russell) Jewett, 72 of Battle Creek, passed away in her home where she wanted to be surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 19, 2023. She had been with Pace Senior Care for 3 Years. They came into her home 3 times a day. Her daughter lived with her and took care of her the last...

Isabel Bly (Bond)  Bond

Isabel Bly (Bond) Bond

Aug 18, 2023

Isabel Bly Bond went to her heavenly resting place on Friday, August 18, 2023, surrounded by family. Born January 4, 1939 in Clayton, New Mexico to H. Bate. Bond, Jr. and Isabel (Mathews) Bond. Isabel led a life filled with service to her country and community.

Isabel spent many years growing up in Texas Hill Country. Summers...

Marlene Cecile (Woodworth)  Lafferty

Marlene Cecile (Woodworth) Lafferty

Aug 18, 2023

Marlene Cecile Lafferty, 87, of Marshall, Michigan passed away on August 18, 2023.

Marlene was born on December 3, 1935, to the late Cecil and Gladys Woodworth in Imlay City, Michigan. She graduated from Marshall High School. She worked for thirty- four years at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. She loved reading, doing puzzles, listening to...

Chris Thomas Tanner

Chris Thomas Tanner

Aug 17, 2023

Chris Thomas Tanner, 72, of Springport, Michigan, passed away on August 17, 2023, at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital.

Chris was born in Albion, Michigan, on April 26, 1951, to the late Robert and Evelyn (Heisler) Tanner. He graduated from Albion High School and attended Olivet College. On July 13, 1974, he was united in marriage with Mary...

Feddie Newsome

Feddie Newsome

Aug 16, 2023

Feddie Newsome, 89, of Marshall, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Brookdale in Battle Creek, Michigan.

He was born on July 19, 1934 to Gordon and Molly (Newsome) Newsome in Pikeville, Kentucky.

On November 28, 1953 Feddie married Emily Scott in Albion, Michigan, sadly she passed away on October 25, 2016.

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Joanne (Rounds)  May

Joanne (Rounds) May

Aug 16, 2023

Joanne May, 83, of Marshall, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at the home of her son, Russ.

She was born on November 17, 1939 to Floyd and Margaret (Barber) Rounds in Vermontville, Michigan.

Joanne's marriage was to Robert Rugg which ended in divorce. Her second marriage was to Ronald May, sadly...

Dennis P. Beatty

Dennis P. Beatty

Aug 16, 2023

Dennis Paul Beatty, age 83, of Battle Creek, Michigan died on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at home. Dennis was born on June 15, 1940, in Battle Creek to Robert Edwin and Janet (Sanford) Beatty. He graduated with the Class of 1958 from Marshall High School, then entered the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1960. Dennis then...

Kay Ann (Sinkler)  Callender

Kay Ann (Sinkler) Callender

Aug 15, 2023

Kay Ann (Sinkler) Callender, 84, of Fairview Park, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.

Kay was born on April 15, 1939 to Joseph W. and Ina Belle (Shellenbarger) Sinkler in Barry County, Michigan.

Kay was a member of Journey Community Church in Fairview, Ohio. She enjoyed sewing and embroidery. Kay also liked to...

Mary Elizabeth (Gardner)  Gardner-Jordan

Mary Elizabeth (Gardner) Gardner-Jordan

Aug 15, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Gardner-Jordan, 76, of Bellevue, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 28, 1947 to James and Marjorie "June" (Cavender) Gardner in Battle Creek, Michigan. She graduated from Bellevue High School and attended Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek.

On October...

Clifford Glenn Taylor

Clifford Glenn Taylor

Aug 10, 2023

Clifford Glenn Taylor, 86, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

He was born on June 22, 1937 to Howard and Bernadine (Peck) Taylor in Marshall, Michigan.

On February 14, 1976 he married Marilyn Osgood in Wakeshma Twp., Michigan. Clifford graduated from Marshall High...

Vera Joan (McCrary)  Chichester

Vera Joan (McCrary) Chichester

Aug 10, 2023

Vera Joan (McCrary) Chichester, age 90, of Marshall, Michigan, passed into heaven on Thursday, August 10, 2023.

She was born to John Raymond and Beulah (Lutz) McCrary on October 26, 1932, in Ceresco, Michigan. She lived in Ceresco until she married Wendell (Wendy) Chichester on February 23, 1951.

Vera was a member of the Marshall...

Evelyn J. (Churchill)  Rigelman

Evelyn J. (Churchill) Rigelman

Aug 9, 2023

Evelyn J. Rigelman, 96, of Olivet, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. She was born in Marshall, Michigan on April 9, 1927, the daughter of Clyde and Julia (Powers) Churchill.

Evelyn was a graduate of Marshall High School, Class of 1944 in Marshall, MI. She met Elsworth D. Rigelman...

Andy Kidd

Andy Kidd

Aug 7, 2023

Andy Kidd, 84, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan.

He was born on November 11, 1938 to John and Victoria (Mullens) Kidd in Dritt, Kentucky. Andy worked as a longtime cook at Win Schuler’s in Marshall, Michigan.

Every year, Andy looked forward to...

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